Authorities begin repair work on the damaged stretch of the highway at Ugvem-Pernem. Captured by : Nivrutti Shirodkar
PERNEM
Authorities on Tuesday began work to repair a damaged stretch of the NH66 highway at Ugvem-Pernem.
The work comes barely a day after the Pernem Congress Block had planted a coconut sapling on one pothole as a mark of protest, while also criticising the State government for ignoring the danger to motorists,
The Aam Aadmi Party had also threatened to agitate and block the road if the potholes were not filled before Chaturthi.
There were concerns that Ganesh idols could get damaged as they were being brought in vehicles along the highway.
Several potholes had developed on the stretch of HH66 at Ugvem, making it perilous for motorists to travel on the road.
